A-Z: Ferdinand HODLER

**artbyjune** · #1 05-01-2012, 09:29 AM

Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was one of the best-known Swiss painters of the 19th century.

Wikimedia images:

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**artbyjune** · #2 05-01-2012, 09:34 AM

links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Hodler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RMe7y6k5Xk

Click on links to read biography and view art of this Swiss art nouveau artist.

**artbyjune** · #3 05-01-2012, 09:40 AM

Practical art to do:

1. copy one of Hodler's artworks in any medium

2. try your own version of art nouveau style based on your study of Hodler's work

Happy painting!!

**azulparsnip** · #4 05-01-2012, 05:22 PM

It's good to get to know another artist. I like his style too.

**trafford** · #5 05-04-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm not familiar with this artist, but I do like his work...I will explore further.

gakinme · #6 05-06-2012, 09:47 PM

Thank you, June, for the challenge. While I like the first piece, I dislike doing fingers and so I'll pass.

Fabriano Artist Journal 6x9 inch

**trafford** · #7 05-07-2012, 09:37 AM

Like the pastels Sandra. You have a real feel for his portraits.

Watched the video and felt like a lot of the people in his paintings were dancing off the canvas.

**trafford** · #8 05-07-2012, 12:44 PM

Here is the original I worked from

and here is what I ended up with....inspired by, I guess. Couldn't get the angle of the head right

**artbyjune** · #9 05-09-2012, 01:43 AM

Lovely expressive work, Janet. The angle of the head does look difficult to copy, Janet, but I like your version..she seems to have a secret. Good job on her hair too.

Sandra your portraits are also beautifully expressive. I love the first one especially. He seems quite Modigliani-ish.

**artbyjune** · #10 05-09-2012, 02:19 AM

Found this interesting artblog. Pages on Hodler.

http://bjws.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/f...nter-1853.html

**artbyjune** · #11 05-13-2012, 10:56 AM

Study after F. Hodler

Watercolours, 8 by 11 ins., paper.

**azulparsnip** · #12 05-13-2012, 10:36 PM

these are all strong in different ways.

Sandra - I like the last one. I like the bend and the melting look....

Janet - I agree with June....that is a hard portrait to copy but you did admirably You got the heavy quality and the expression quite well

June - you have me wondering if he is gonna float off or is already floating with the grass...which seems to billow/move somehow. I like the form of the folded legs/thighs and knees.

His work is powerful and the use of color charms me

**trafford** · #13 05-16-2012, 09:26 AM

Absolutely lovely June. He does seem to be floating.

Here is one in pen and ink and crayola crayons:

**azulparsnip** · #14 05-16-2012, 09:53 AM

nice one Janet - it has his power and your whimsy.... interesting that the juxtaposition of the the two feelings brings a sense of movement and life.....

**artbyjune** · #15 05-19-2012, 01:02 AM

Hi Janet, I agree with Robin's comments! Your figure has a whimsical smile!

Yes I agree my boy in the grass looks as if he is floating...I could put a shadow under him to anchor him but as its just a quick study, I'll leave him like this. I also admire Hodler's colour schemes, Robin!

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